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Category Archives: American vs English
Cabinet of Dreams, Part VII: If You Build It, He Will Put the TV on It
At this point in the fireplace/cabinetry project, we’d been living for over three months in the other corner of the sitting room with the television armoire in the arch leading to the dining room. We were really tired of the … Continue reading
Cabinet of Dreams, Part V: A Firry Tale of St Paul
I mentioned (in Cabinet of Dreams, Part III) that our decision to use Douglas fir for the whole built-in made things quite interesting at times. Well, finding a piece of wood for the upper surface of the built-in was one … Continue reading
A Frayed Knot
Doll: I’m Krusty the Klown and I’m going to kill you! Homer: Heeheehee! Didn’t even pull the string that time. – The Simpsons When I squared up the Princess Leia frame the other day, I worked by faint, cold light filtering … Continue reading
It’s a Frame-Up!
It’s hip to be square…like the song says! – Homer Simpson Ever buy a gallery frame, hang it up, get on with your life, and then later notice that the top rail is bowed? If you hang a frame from … Continue reading
Anglo-American House of Pancakes
Back up a bit now. When are the pancakes coming in the mail? – Homer Simpson Yesterday was Pancake Day in England, and Chez D’oh. Shrove Tuesday is better known in much of the world as a last-ditch party before … Continue reading
The Adventures of Plumber Girl
Tap-a-tap-a-tap-a. – Vicki Valentine When we remodeled our main bathroom, the faucet was bought for economy’s sake, and its finish did not hold up well. I was patiently awaiting the right sale or stock clearance for a replacement when a … Continue reading
This Faucet is Finished
Would you like another lick of my flavor wax? – Uter We have a vessel sink in our main bathroom, modeled here by a cat. Vessel sinks are divisive in the design world (what isn’t?), but it turned out to … Continue reading
Before and After: Helen’s Sugarplum Kitchen
Relax, we’re just looky-loos. We’re only here to compare our lifestyle. – Marge Simpson After a year that included an unfinished bedroom redo dating from early spring, let’s focus on Other People’s Makeovers! Today’s virtual visit is to the Kev’s sister’s place. … Continue reading
Good Intentions Down the Pan
Now there’s something you don’t see in a toilet every day! – Homer Simpson I had the idea to do a post about replacing a toilet seat. (Because I needed to replace a toilet seat. And people wonder where bloggers … Continue reading
Kitchen Countertops: Let Me Count the Options
Marge: I can’t count how many times your father’s done something crazy like this. Lisa: It’s 300, Mom. Marge: I could have sworn it was 302. – The Simpsons We’re sort of in the market for a new countertop. I … Continue reading
